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While starving refugees in Homs were providing target practice for government snipers, Bashar al-Assad's strongest international backer was in Sochi, at the Iceberg Skating Palace, visibly moved, smiling with deep satisfaction, as the Russians beautifully glided and leaped their way to the gold medal in the team event.
George Packer

Meaning of "backer" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BACKER

backer  [ˈbækə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BACKER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Backer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BACKER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Backer

Backer is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: ▪ Agathe Backer-Grøndahl, Norwegian pianist and composer ▪ Augustin de Backer, Roman Catholic bibliographer ▪ Brad Backer, Australian rugby league footballer ▪ Brian Backer, American actor ▪ Harriet Backer, Norwegian painter ▪ Jacob de Backer, Flemish Mannerist painter and draughtsman ▪ Jacob Adriaensz Backer, Dutch painter ▪ Lars Backer, Norwegian architect ▪ P. A. Backer, Malayalam film directors...

Definition of backer in the English dictionary

The definition of backer in the dictionary is a person who gives financial or other support. Other definition of backer is a person who bets on a competitor or contestant.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BACKER


Abu-Bakr
əˌbuːˈbækə
acca
ˈækə
asarabacca
ˌæsərəˈbækə
attacker
əˈtækə
bacca
ˈbækə
backpacker
ˈbækpækə
caca
ˈkækə
cracker
ˈkrækə
Dakar
ˈdækə
Dhaka
ˈdækə
Greenbacker
ˈɡriːnˌbækə
hacker
ˈhækə
lacquer
ˈlækə
linebacker
ˈlaɪnˌbækə
Melaka
məˈlækə
outbacker
ˈaʊtˌbækə
packer
ˈpækə
paperbacker
ˈpeɪpəˌbækə
tracker
ˈtrækə
wacker
ˈwækə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BACKER

backcourt
backcourtman
backcross
backdate
backdoor
backdown
backdraft
backdraught
backdrop
backed
backet
backfall
backfield
backfile
backfill
backfire
backfisch
backfit
backflipping
backflow

WORDS THAT END LIKE BACKER

bushwhacker
carjacker
Christmas cracker
firecracker
graham cracker
highjacker
hijacker
jacker
lacker
nutcracker
quacker
sacker
skyjacker
slacker
smacker
snacker
stacker
sticker
tacker
unpacker
whacker

Synonyms and antonyms of backer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BACKER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «backer» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of backer

Translation of «backer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BACKER

Find out the translation of backer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of backer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «backer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

赞助人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

patrocinador
570 millions of speakers

English

backer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सरपरस्त
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مؤيد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

покровитель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

partidário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সমর্থক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

commanditaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penyokong
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Unterstützer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

後援者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

후원자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Backer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người theo dỏi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆதரவாளர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाठिंबा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sponsor
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sostenitore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Backer
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

покровитель
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

susținător
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υποστηρικτής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wedder
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

backer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

backer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of backer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKER»

The term «backer» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.355 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «backer» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «backer» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about backer

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QUOTES WITH «BACKER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word backer.
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George Packer
While starving refugees in Homs were providing target practice for government snipers, Bashar al-Assad's strongest international backer was in Sochi, at the Iceberg Skating Palace, visibly moved, smiling with deep satisfaction, as the Russians beautifully glided and leaped their way to the gold medal in the team event.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACKER»

Discover the use of backer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to backer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Tiling
cornersmustbeexactly90°. This router-table push block, or backer block as I like to call it, stabilizes the work- piece and reduces tearout. It is handy for backing up the cut across the grain, such as when profiling a panel, but it's especially useful  ...
Fine Homebuilding, 2011
2
Hemodynamic Monitoring Using Echocardiography in the ...
This book provides all the essential information required by readers in order to perform optimal hemodynamic management of the critically ill based on echocardiographic guidance.
Daniel de Backer, Bernard P. Cholley, Michel Slama, 2011
3
Mystery Movie Series of 1930s Hollywood
"This companion volume to Mystery Movie Series of 1940s Hollywood focuses on 22 different series and 167 individual films.
Ron Backer, 2012
4
Rose bowl line backer
This is a story of how a young football player struggled with giving up his urge to be a star tailback to become a good captain, and thinking more about the team than himself.
Caary Paul Jackson, 1951
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New York Magazine
Before going to Backer & Spielvogel, Suave commercials were the "I'll try it, I'll buy it, I'll switch" kind. In the Backer & Spielvogel spots, an obviously successful woman (you can tell by the fluffy white towels and sports car) confesses that she ...
6
Football Offenses and Plays
3: Bump lead backer. 4: Post backer. 5: On, left. 6: Pull wall off or log. 7: On, outside. Left HB: On line. Sprint for pitch. Right HB: Leave with motion; reverse or wall off. FB: Fake 49 option. Every play has a counter. The Sally is an inside counter.
Bill Mallory, Don Nehlen, 2006
7
Designing health communication campaigns: what works?
This work is indispensable in a fast-evolving field where it serves as both a reference and a concordance for interpreting many other analytic sources.
Thomas E. Backer, Everett M. Rogers, Pradeep Sopory, 1992
8
Collections of Paintings in Haarlem, 1572-1745
35 Cornelis Backer 20 June 1656 The date of birth of Cornelis Backer, the son of Adriaen Backer and Marytje Theunisdr, is unknown. In December 1 630 he married Cornelia Hendricksdr Vroom, the daughter of the marine painter Hendrick ...
P. Biesboer, Carol Togneri, 2001
9
Dictionary of Women Artists: Artists, J-Z
Backer,. Harriet. Norwegian painter, 1845-1932 Born in Holmestrand, 21 January 1845; father a wealthy ship owner. Moved with her family to Christiania (Oslo), 1857. Studied painting in Christiania under Johan Fredrik Eckersberg, 186 1-5, ...
Delia Gaze, 1997
10
Maximum leadership: five strategies for success from the ...
A guide to corporate success outlines five strategies that explain how corporations are run and how individuals can add value to them
Charles M. Farkas, Philippe de Backer, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACKER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term backer is used in the context of the following news items.
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Shenmue 3 PS4 Physical Copy Added to Backer Rewards
The PlayStation 4 Physical Copy backer reward was added to the $60 tier over the weekend, making PlayStation gamers' wish come true. «Gameranx, Jul 15»
2
After resisting for years, JetBlue adds checked bag fee
Thrasher Backer · News · Uncategorized. Navigation, – News, – ... 2015 Thrasher Backer. Powered by WordPress | Theme Designed by: ... «Thrasher Backer, Jul 15»
3
Adeline Backer
Adeline Backer. Posted: Saturday, July 4, 2015 5:00 am. Rules of Conduct. 1 Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented ... «Laramie Boomerang, Jul 15»
4
Merthyr RFC backer Sir Stan Thomas blasts 'fearful and envious …
Pontypridd have been branded fearful and envious by Merthyr's multi-millionaire backer Sir Stan Thomas, with a bitter row having erupted ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
5
UP Fighting Maroons find another backer other than Palami
Azkals patron Dan Palami and Robinsons Corporation's Robina Gokongwei signed a contract Wednesday (July 2) forging a partnership that ... «CNN, Jul 15»
6
Business Backer CEO advises alt-fi industry should address critics …
Jim Salters is the CEO of The Business Backer, a provider of customized funding solutions for small and medium businesses. He said recent ... «Bankless Times, Jul 15»
7
Chris Christie's Biggest Backer: 'Would I Write a Check for $10 …
As Chris Christie announces his bid for the White House, he's expected to lean heavily on the financial support and network of Ken Langone, ... «National Journal, Jun 15»
8
Proposed cell tower loses main backer
BETHEL — Neighbors who oppose a proposed cell tower on Codfish Hill Road are celebrating what they termed “a small victory” this week ... «Danbury News Times, Jun 15»
9
Cannabis Summit Gets a Presidential Backer
... is not involved in creating this content. By Ernie Smith / Jun 29, 2015 Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), a U.S. presidential candidate. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ... «Associations Now, Jun 15»
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Plymouth Devils backer Allen Trump praises Ashley Taylor for …
PLYMOUTH Devils backer Allen Trump has paid tribute to co-promoter Ashley Taylor for keeping the city speedway club afloat. Businessman ... «Plymouth Herald, Jun 15»

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